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MICHAEL FARABAUGH
Michael "Balls" Farabaugh's career began as a photojournalist for his high school newspaper and yearbook, and by age 22, his work was being purchased for publication. He is a photographer who is an absolute master of his medium. It is this mastery that allows him to explore freely the imagery that flows through his lens.
His award winning documentaries of America and our people have been published in over 20 magazines, several books, newspapers, calendars, brochures, and displayed in galleries all across the grand old U. S. of A . Few enjoy the rare opportunity in life to combine two passions into one career. While criss-crossing the United States on two wheels, his studio the saddle of a motorcycle, Balls has documented glimpses of everyday life, utilizing his eye for composition and light. |
Photo taken by: Don Biresch |
Farabaugh, on assignment, has the unique ability and patience to tell the story through the lens of his camera. His photography brings home images that transform the mood and soul of an event so warmly that one feels the experience of having been beside him. It is this gift that continues to define Ball's work as art. His choice of lifestyle has allowed him to be accompanied by his wife of 32 years, Deborah, and his son, Ryan Michael.
Much of Ball's work can be seen in such popular lifestyle magazines as Biker, Easyriders and V-Twin. |
DEBORAH FARABAUGH
Deborah's work as a model/cover girl for some 20 years provides to the Farabaugh team outstanding knowledge from both sides of the camera.
The exquisite strength of Farabaugh Studios is manifested through the dedicated years of education and experience Deborah brings to the team. As a successful model, she has traveled on assignment throughout America. Those formidable years brought to her resume the wisdom of studio management and also provided the opportunity for her to not only secure her license in make-up and cosmetology, but allowed her to use these wonderful talents on the set for 20 plus years. |
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Although she still accepts occasional modeling assignments as a model, Debby's real interest and forte is providing complete make-overs to models and preparing for the shoot. She is included in set management/building, lighting arrangements, clothing selection, model positioning and assisting throughout the A to Z of the shoot. On location, Debby will work as assistant with reflectors, cameras, film, coordination of travel, securing accommodations and location search.
She has developed a professional eye for composition, while her extensive background and expertise assures huge amounts of relaxation for all the Farabaugh Team, families and models on location or in the studio. Debby owns and operates "Outback Hair Studio". In addition, she is in her 13th year as the executive assistant to the Miracle Ride Foundation, Inc., the magical motorcycle ride that has raised more than 1.6 million dollars for Riley Hospital for Children.
For the past 25 years, Debby has also motored down the highways of all 50 states, some 400,000 miles on two wheels. During those years, she found time to certify as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Instructor, began the first "women's only" motorcycle safety riding class, and went on to teach rider education for 20 years.
It is this kind of spirit and professionalism Debby delivers to Farabaugh Studios-in addition to the mothering everyone who comes to the studio receives, along with more great food and drink than any restaurant in the state!
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